Highways: Mr.
Squires said the crew have been busy with salting, and sanding. He said there have been a couple of
complaints of road edges being washed
away, those issues have been addressed. The Board discussed any anticipated
large expenditures that may be expected in 2019, and decided to increase the budget for the Backhoe
and Loader line in Reserve Funding, from
$9000 to $15,000. They also decided to start a $5000 Sinking Fund in the 2019
budget for Hazardous Tree Removal.

Ball Mountain Road-Culvert Project: Mr. Squires said
he has had some contractors that may be interested in working on the Ball
Mountain Culvert Project, but he is still getting figures together at this
time.

Old Business: Town
Hall Sidewalk: Mr. Squires informed
the Board that the Town paid for materials, and also used marble leftover from
a previous project, but that Herrmann Construction donated their time and
machinery for the sidewalk project.

Town Administrator Position: Mr. Squires compiled a
preliminary list of his duties as Interim Town Administrator and presented it
to the Board for review. He will continue to expand on the duties involved. Mr.
Squires thinks the Town Administrator position should be 28-30 hours/5 day a
week position. The Board discussed Town
Manager positions versus Town Administrator positions, with Town Manager
positions being primarily in bigger towns, and are 40 plus hour positions. They
reviewed a spreadsheet from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, that lists salaries of positions in Vermont
towns, to get an idea of what a Town Administrator position in a town the size
of Arlington might be. Londonderry was
considered as a comparable town, and the Town Administrator position yearly salary
was approximately $35,000-$43,000 per year plus benefits. The Arlington Renewal
Committee has also been working on defining the duties of a Town Administrator
and are expected to have some informational meetings before Town Meeting Day,
and the Board discussed having two public meetings about the hiring of this
position before Town Meeting Day. They
also discussed having 50% of the expected salary in the 2019 budget, in order
to be prepared should the position be voted in and a candidate found quickly.

Park Budget: The Board discussed the Mason Lodge’s
proposal to renovate the ice skating rink at the park that was discussed at a
previous meeting. They had estimated the cost to be $8000, and had agreed to
pay one third of the cost, with the Town paying the remainder. The Board also
discussed adding a new line in the budget for the rink improvements.

Water Department: Mr.
Harvey made a motion to approve WD#26 from the Operation Account, in the amount
of $7713.40. Ms. Browning seconded. Motion passed. This amount includes
reimbursement to the General Fund for work the Highway Department did for the
Water Department this summer.

Water Department Truck: Mr. Snow is in need of a new
truck for the Water Department as the current truck is old and in need of many
major repairs. He has been looking at new, mid-sized trucks, with 4 wheel
drive. There has been talk of needing a new truck for a year and half. The
approximate cost would be $30,000 for a new vehicle, and it was discussed that
it is best to buy new, because they plan to keep the truck for 10-15 years. Ms.
Browning said she would like to know the gas mileage on any vehicle that is
being considered, to be able to get the most fuel efficient model. It was
discussed that the old truck would be put up for sale.

Final Repayment Schedule for Loan RF3-333-1: Mr. Squires showed the Board the Project
Close Out, final repayment schedule on the Water Bond. The first payment is due
6/1/19 for $135,933.22. He informed them the Treasurer has been setting aside
$25,000 a quarter, with one quarter having $35,000 set aside, for future
payments.

Warrants and Orders: Mr. Harvey made a motion to approve
General Warrant #28, in the amount of $17140.74. Mr. Jennings seconded. Motion
passed. Mr. Harvey made a motion to approve Payroll #52B, in the amount of
$840.00, for Keith Squires in his duties as Interim Administrator. Mr. Jennings
seconded. Motion passed. Mr. Squires abstained.